The internet was buzzing with jokes and memes after Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela was noticeably missing from the OTT release poster of Daaku Maharaaj. The film, which is set to stream on Netflix from February 21, initially featured actors like Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath on its poster. However, fans were quick to point out that Urvashi, who had actively promoted the film, was left out.
Netflix’s Quick Fix: Urvashi Gets Justice
After the online uproar, Netflix India decided to make things right. They shared a new post, not only including Urvashi but also mentioning her name twice! Their caption read: “Meet the forces behind the fear 👀🔥 Watch Daaku Maharaaj on Netflix, out 21 February in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi! #DaakuMaharaajOnNetflix.”
The move, however, sparked even more humorous reactions online. Some users found it amusing that she was now given extra attention, turning the situation into another meme-worthy moment.
Internet Reacts with Hilarious Comments
Social media users had a field day reacting to the sudden shift. One Instagram user wrote, “First actress to be on the first slide and only actress to be included TWICE in the post of a 105 crore movie.” Another joked, “The first woman from Daaku Maharaaj finally getting the recognition she deserves.”
Others pointed out how fast Netflix corrected their mistake. One comment read, “Fastest correction in history! Finally, Urvashi gets justice.” Another user playfully noted, “Admin HAD to put Urvashi first after leaving her out from the movie title photo.” One of the funniest comments stated, “There is only one force behind Daaku Maharaaj aka 105 cr. I.e. Urvashi.”
The Film’s Initial Announcement and Controversies
Netflix originally announced Daaku Maharaaj’s OTT release on February 21 with a poster that did not include Urvashi. Fans were quick to notice her absence, leading to various comments questioning why the lead actress was missing from the promotional material. Some even joked that she was the first actress ever to be excluded from a film poster despite being part of a movie that grossed ₹105 crore.
Urvashi had been actively promoting the film since its theatrical release on January 12. However, she also faced criticism for various reasons. She and Balakrishna received backlash for their dance moves in the song Dabidi Dibidi. Additionally, Urvashi was criticized for her response to the attack on Saif Ali Khan, where she focused more on box office numbers than the incident itself. She also made headlines for mentioning a Rolex watch gifted by her parents.
Daaku Maharaaj’s Box Office Success
Despite all the controversies, Daaku Maharaaj performed well at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film earned ₹90 crore in India and a total of ₹125.8 crore worldwide. Now, with its OTT release on Netflix, the film is expected to reach an even wider audience.
While the movie continues to make waves, it’s safe to say that Urvashi Rautela has finally received her due recognition—even if it took a social media storm to make it happen!
